AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRural Investment: IsDB and IFAD have agreed to mobilize up to $750 million for food systems and rural development, including climate adaptation, water access and finance for agribusiness. Farm Finance: Pakistan’s SECP proposed a digital agricultural market linking farmers with buyers, warehouses and banks, aiming to improve prices and reduce post-harvest losses that can reach 40%. Seeds & Resilience: Ukraine deposited 773 seed samples in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, its first deposit since 2012, safeguarding crops amid war and climate risks. Women in Agriculture: Ethiopia called for better access to finance, land and technology for women farmers and pastoralists; Kenya’s Zipporah Nyaguthii Gitonga was among 100 women recognized by FAO for advancing agrifood systems. Organic Farming: England unveiled a plan to expand organically managed land to 10% of agricultural area by 2036, while Iowa farmers can earn a $5-per-acre crop-insurance discount by planting eligible cover crops.
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